iOS 13.3 provides parental control over how kids communicate
The iOS 13.3 update has a feature that can track and limit how much time your child talks on the phone, FaceTimes, or text messages, as well as control your kid’s contact list. The Communication Limits features works as a parental control for parents to better manage how much time their kids spend on the phone.
YouTube updates harassment policy and expands it to all creators on platform
YouTube updated its anti-harassment policy to include implied threats, as well as malicious insults based on a person’s race, gender, expression, or sexual orientation. The new policy has been extended to all users, including YouTube creators and public officials that use the platform.
Disney+ has huge first month in downloads, tops all Google searches for 2019
App-tracking company Apptopia reports that the Disney+ app has already been downloaded onto mobile devices 22 million times. Since the streaming service launched on November 12, it has averaged about 9.5 million daily users, making it the top app in Apple and Google app stores.
Truck owners prefer GM and Ford over Tesla Cybertruck, new study says
There has been a lot of hype surrounding Tesla’s electric pickup truck, but drivers still prefer other electric pickup models, according to a new study. Out of about 1,100 car shoppers, 63% of current truck owners prefer the GM electric truck and the Ford F-150 electric truck over the Tesla Cybertruck.
Walmart will begin to use autonomous electric cars to deliver groceries
Your Walmart groceries might soon be delivered via an autonomous vehicle thanks to the retail giant’s new partnership with Nuro. The partnership kicks off in the coming weeks as a pilot program in Houston and will deliver groceries using Nuro’s self-driving technology and fleet of electric vehicles.
It’s not just you. Everyone is bad at password management, study reveals
Most of us have the same password habits, and they are bad habits that we need to kick. Cybersecurity provider Hypr released a new study on the current state of passwords and how people manage them. A staggering 72% of individuals reuse passwords in their personal life, which experts say is bad “password hygiene.”
Tesla fans want a Cybertruck made of Legos, and it might actually happen
One Lego fan is hoping to make a Lego Cybertruck set a reality. A Lego Ideas user posted a rendering of a Tesla Cybertruck Lego set that looks just like the original version, complete with front trunk and tailgate opening and closing function. So far, the idea is backed by more than 2,100 supporters.
Amazon and the NFL plan virtual games to understand real injuries
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the NFL have teamed up to simulate entire football games with the goal of predicting and preventing player injuries using a new platform called Digital Athlete. The system could help the NFL create better protective gear and even new rules for the game.
WhatsApp gets tasks and reminders integrated in app through Any.do
WhatsApp users can now get task reminders easily integrated into their conversations through a new feature with the productivity platform, Any.do. The Any.do task integration is available to WhatsApp users today. The feature seamlessly allows your reminders to be integrated within your WhatsApp conversations.
Apple could release 5 iPhones in 2020 and one without a lightning port in 2021
You may have only just gotten your hands on the new iPhone 11, but new predictions hints at five new iPhone models launching in 2020. TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is predicting that four of the five iPhones would have 5G support. He also predicts an iPhone without a lightning port that would debut in 2021.
Big tech is tracking your kids, and consumer groups want the FTC to step in
Multiple consumer groups wrote a letter to the FTC, calling for the organization to review how companies are marketing towards children and tracking them online. The groups want more information and transparency in how digital media companies go about tracking children online and collecting and storing their data.
Watch live: SpaceX launches Falcon 9 resupply mission to the ISS today
SpaceX has delayed its planned Falcon 9 CRS-19 Commercial Resupply Service mission launch due to unfavorable winds. The private space tweeted that it would try again on Thursday. Assuming the weather works out, you'll be able to watch the entire launch live just after 9 a.m. on Thursday.
Peloton adds Fire TV and Apple Watch integration while reducing pricing
Peloton announced the reduced price of its digital-only memberships from $19 to $13 a month. The high-end exercise bike company also launched on Amazon Fire TV and Apple Watch apps so digital members can access a variety of workouts outside of owning a Peloton exercise bike.
Record-breaking black hole weighs 40 billion times more than the sun
As if black holes weren’t already a big deal in our universe, a black hole that was spotted in another galaxy broke a record as the heaviest known black hole to ever be measured. The black hole, which is located in the Holm 15A galaxy, weighs a record-breaking 40 billion times the mass of our sun.
Samsung trademarks ‘Hideaway Hinge’ — a clue to next-gen foldable
Samsung has already embarked on a foldable phone with the Galaxy Fold, but the next version of a Samsung foldable smartphone could get a so-called "Hideaway Hinge." Samsung Electronics filed a European trademark application for the name on Monday, December 2. Renderings show that the phone could fold downward.
Cyber Monday was the biggest shopping day in Amazon’s history
Cyber Monday racked in record-breaking sales yesterday, and Amazon probably contributed to a lot of those sales, since it was the company’s biggest shopping day in Amazon history. The e-commerce giant’s Cyber Monday numbers show what the most popular products purchased on the site were.
Cyber Monday 2019 broke records, with $9.4 billion in online sales
The dust has settled on the biggest shopping weekend of the year, and early data is showing that yesterday’s Cyber Monday broke records with total sales reaching an estimated $9.4 billion. In total, this year’s Cyber Monday sales were up an estimated 19% from last year, which saw $7.9 billion in sales.
How to make your Giving Tuesday donations count for even more
This past weekend was all about buying the best deals and shopping for the holiday season, but on Tuesday, December 3, it’s about giving back. Giving Tuesday has evolved since it started in 2012, and there are lots of different ways to participate. This year, PayPal will match every donation made, up to $600,000.
Philips Sonicare toothbrushes are half off at Amazon and Walmart for Black Friday
For those looking to have proper dentist check-ups in 2020, an electric toothbrush is a must-have for your dental arsenal. You can snag a Philips Sonicare toothbrush for up to half off as part of Walmart and Amazon Black Friday. Select Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush models up to 50% off at Walmart and Amazon.
Samsonite, American Tourister luggage sets are half off on Amazon for Black Friday
If you plan on traveling for the upcoming holiday season, you’re going to need luggage. For Black Friday, you can get half off of Samsonite and American Tourister luggage sets on Amazon. You can snag a two-piece Samsonite set for $140 or $135, and an American Tourister set for $110.
An Apple AR headphone could be in the works according to a new patent
A new patent reveals that Apple might be trying to create augmented reality headphones that would be used for conference calls. The patent is vastly different from any other Apple headphone or AirPods design, as these headphones focus on a “virtual conference room audio experience."
Twitter is about to delete inactive accounts. Here’s how to keep yours
If you haven’t checked in on Twitter in a while, you might want to log in; otherwise, you risk your account getting deleted. Inactive Twitter users will soon be kicked off of the site as Twitter plans to remove all inactive accounts beginning next month. Here's what you need to do to keep your Twitter account.
LEGO pokes fun at Elon Musk with its own version of the Tesla Cybertruck
If Tesla’s $40,000 Cybertruck is a bit out of your budget, Lego has recreated the electric pickup truck in a much simpler and cheaper Lego version. Lego's version is one Lego brick with four wheels attached to it, with the caption “The evolution of the truck is here. Guaranteed shatterproof.”
This browser extension plants a tree for each of your Black Friday purchases
If you already shop at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Macy’s, eBay, Best Buy, and more, the free TreeClicks Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox plugin can make your purchases count. For every purchase made through one of TreeClicks' 50,000 store partnerships, the company plants a tree.
Amazon Alexa can now remind you to take your medication
If you struggle with remembering to take your pills every day, Amazon Alexa can now remind you to take them. Amazon announced that it has partnered with Giant Eagle Pharmacy locations to provide its customers the option to create medication reminders or even request prescription refills.
